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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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